Dental emergencies can be scary and stressful, and your first instinct may be to head to a hospital emergency room for treatment. Unfortunately, hospitals are not typically equipped to handle dental emergencies and will likely send you back to your dentist for treatment. If you're experiencing a tooth emergency, we recommend that our patients contact Cook Family Dental first to save time, stress, and money.
Your emergency dentist in Birmingham, AL, leaves time available in our schedule to accommodate emergency patients, and our friendly and helpful team can help assess your situation over the phone. In addition, we can provide guidance over the phone and help determine if you need immediate attention.
Some of the dental emergencies Dr. Cook handles are:
- A knocked-out tooth
- Broken or lost restorations like a filling or crown
- Tooth pain or discomfort
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Abscessed or infected teeth
- Cracked or broken dentures
Some of the treatment procedures that Dr. Cook may recommend are:
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Porcelain veneers or crowns
- Root canal treatment
- Tooth extractions
- Dental implants
If you or a loved one is experiencing tooth pain or an emergency, don't wait to call Cook Family Dental at (205) 326-6384 for prompt emergency dental care.